Salutes & Awards

D-M SNCO wins ACC Outstanding Airman of the Year award

Air Combat Command Public Affairs

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — Air Combat Command announced the 2013 Outstanding Airmen of the Year winners during a spring leadership conference at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., March 26. Included in those winners was one of D-M’s own, Senior Master Sgt. Matthew J. Junglas.

“ACC’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year represent superb Airmen doing great work,” said Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of ACC. “They represent the leading edge and high quality work of all our Airmen.”

“Congratulations to all our OAY winners and their families,” said Chief Master Sgt. Richard Parsons, ACC command chief. “Due to your individual efforts and sacrifices you have been selected to represent an amazing team of ACC Airmen who provide operational combat power which ensures America of her freedoms.”

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